Essay Contest

All Miami County 9th – 12th graders 

2016 United Way Essay Contest

United Way of Miami County Essay Contest question embraces our goal and theme for this year's fall campiagn.

      Each Grade Level:

1st prize is a $10.00 gift certificate and a large pizza from Marco's Pizza

2nd prize is a  small pizza from Marco's Pizza 

Overall Winner:

   $100.00 gift certificate

There will be a first and second prize awarded to each level 9th - 12th grade.  Winners will be awarded their prizes on Monday, November 21 between 4:00 - 4:10 p.m at Community Resource Center, 13 E. Main St., Peru, IN.

Essay question:  The way you envision the future can make a difference. The way we choose to spend and invest our money has the power to impact Miami County. "What is your vision for the future of Miam County?"                    

The deadline for all entries will be Monday, November 14, at 4:00 p.m. at the United Way office.  Please have someone drop off the entry at the United Way office located at 13 E. Main Street, Peru.

Please make sure the student lists their first and last name as well as a contact number along with the school’s name on each of the student’s pages in order to avoid confusion.

The student may use the form attached or plain paper.  The essay must be typed with approximately 250 words with word count included.  We may choose to display some of the better essays at various places in the community.  If we do, last names will be removed before they are displayed.

If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at 765-473-4240.

 

2016 ESSAY CONTEST

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ESSAY TOPIC:  The way you envision the future can make a difference. The way we choose to spend and invest our money has the power to impact Miami County. What is your vision for the future of Miami County?                         

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